Language Day highlighted how multilingualism strengthens belonging, access and success across all areas of student life at SU. Students and staff shared experiences showing how language shapes identity, learning, and meaningful engagement in a multilingual community. Discussions affirmed that language is central to transformation — a bridge to dignity, opportunity and mutual understanding.

Prof Ryno Laubscher from the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering delivered his inaugural lecture on 2 October 2025 He harnesses deep learning to help optimise energy system components His research is relevant to coal-fired power plant reheaters and air-cooled condensers

Former residents of Die Vlakte gathered at SU for the presentation of a collaborative research project that digitally maps the history of the community displaced by apartheid-era forced removals. Using advanced GIS and counter-surveying methods, researchers and community members identified over 320 historical sites, transforming memories into a living digital archive of homes, shops, and shared spaces. The project has opened dialogue about restitution and memory, with attendees committing to develop the map into a community-led walking route to educate future generations about Die Vlakte’s history.

Stellenbosch University’s Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement will be hosting the 18th annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference at the Protea Hotel Stellenbosch and Conference Centre in Technopark on 3 and 4 November 2025.

Prof Deresh Ramjugernath formally installed as 13th Rector and Vice-Chancellor of Stellenbosch University Inaugural address sets bold vision for holistic transformation and African-centred academic excellence Ceremony blends solemn tradition with musical celebration and heartfelt tributes

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SU experts wrote various opinion pieces on Heritage Day.

NITheCS is the first of South Africa's new national research institutes NITheCS unites South Africa's 26 public universities and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences The institute will build capacity through collaboration

Stellenbosch University (SU) has over the past two decades made steady progress in creating an environment where students with disabilities feel included and supported. The University's Disability Unit (DU), established in 2007, has been central to this journey.

Stellenbosch University's Policy Innovation Lab has been awarded a R5 million (€250 000) grant Grant will support the Lab's work in developing evidence-based solutions to some of the country's most pressing policy challenge The Policy Innovation Lab is housed within the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking